Bearwallow, North Carolina
Bearwallow is an unincorporated community in Henderson County, in the U.S. state of North Carolina.[1]
History
A post office called Bearwallow was established in 1858, and remained in operation until 1951.[2] The community derives its name from a bear wallow near the original town site.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bearwallow, North Carolina
- ↑ "Henderson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
- ↑ Kramp, Penn (Feb 22, 1987). "Tuxedo: It's not formal wear". The Times-News. p. 27. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
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Coordinates: 35°27′47″N 82°18′58″W / 35.46306°N 82.31611°W
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